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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Westpark, Bochum – Erzbahn Swing loop from Ruhr area

Routes
Running trails & routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Westpark, Bochum – Erzbahn Swing loop from Ruhr area

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4.6

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Westpark, Bochum – Erzbahn Swing loop from Ruhr area

01:35

15.0km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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2.69 km

Blumenkamp

Nature Reserve

2

3.43 km

Erzbahntrasse Red Bridge and Nature Path

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The route runs through nature without intersections. Although it is a railway line, it is varied not only for cyclists, but also for hikers.

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6.72 km

Graffiti Wall

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4

8.19 km

Cooling Towers at Jahrhunderthalle

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The former cooling towers and cooling basins were connected to the hot process water of the adjacent producing steelworks and are used for the environmentally friendly heating of the Centennial Hall. At night, the water-related buildings are atmospherically illuminated.

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8.49 km

Blast Furnace Complex

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graffiti

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8.51 km

Westpark, Bochum

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The Westpark in Bochum is a worth seeing destination. The entire park is illuminated, especially in the dark.

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8.65 km

Erzbahn Swing

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A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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10.9 km

Erzbahntrasse

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Here you can see the entire route and the crossings between the Rhine-Herne Canal and the Westpark (Bochumer Hütte).

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.2 km

783 m

664 m

392 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

3.04 km

1.31 km

590 m

215 m

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